Jumping Events
What are the two events that measure from where you start jumping?
Long jump and triple jump
What race is one lap around the track?
400m dash
What is an exchange zone?
The area where one runner hands off the baton to the next runner in a relay race
What is the tool used for measuring distances?
Measuring tape
In which track and field event do you throw a heavy flat disc?
Discus
What event requires jumping over a bar and landing on a mat?
High Jump
What is the shortest sprint race in outdoor track and field?
The 100m dash
What's a designated portion of a relay race?
A leg
What are the running shoes called in Track and field?
Spikes
In which track and field event do you throw a heavy spherical ball?
Shot put
How many hurdles are in the 55m dash?
5 hurdles
What is the long race that has a big hurdle and a water pit right behind it?
A steeplechase
What is the last person of a relay race called?
An anchor
What is the starting equipment called for a sprint race?
Blocks
For the discus event, how many times does a participant spin before they release the discus?
1.5
How many attempts do you have in long jump and triple jump?
3 attempts
What relay race is defined as the most exciting and is normally the last event of a meet?
The 4x4 relay
What is it called when runners save energy?
Pacing
What is the object used for a relay race?
A baton
In which track and field event do you throw a light spear?
Javelin
What is technically not considered a jumping event?
Pole vaulting
What is the name for the 1600m run?
A mile
What is it called when a group of 8 runners are up for an event? There are a couple of these for each event.
A heat
What are the obstacles called in a Steeplechase?
A barrier
Which throwing event is often not allowed in high school track and field competitions?
The hammer throw